ORS 295.103: Certain moneys related to motor carriers not public funds.

(1) This section applies to the following moneys:

      (a) Motor fuel taxes, penalties and interest that are:

      (A) Imposed on motor carriers; and

      (B) Payable through a clearinghouse operated under an international fuel tax agreement entered into under ORS 825.555; and

      (b) Registration fees and other fixed fees and taxes that are:

      (A) Imposed on motor carriers for motor vehicles proportionally registered in this state and other jurisdictions;

      (B) Apportioned to this state; and

      (C) Payable through a clearinghouse operated under an agreement for proportional registration entered into under ORS 826.007.

      (2) Moneys described in subsection (1) of this section are not public funds for purposes of ORS 295.001 to 295.108 for the period during which the moneys are held by a clearinghouse described in subsection (1) of this section pending disbursement to, or payment on behalf of, the state.